In their book, editors Bryden and Temple1 present an excellent review of the most common types of cases seen in the intensive care unit (ICU). The reviewed topics are relevant for physicians taking care of patients in the neuro-ICU, surgical ICU, trauma ICU, and medical ICU. It provides an excellent overview of critical illnesses and is recommended for students, residents, and fellows preparing for exams, as well as practicing intensivists who wish to revisit these topics.

This book is intended solely as a work of reference on the history and possible future of medicine.

Now in its Fourth Edition, this richly illustrated guide serves as an introduction to medical terminology. It provides extensive coverage of those terms relating to normal structure and function, disorders, diagnosis and treatment. Numerous illustrations throughout the book -- most in brilliant four-color -- enhance informative coverage of normal anatomy, physiology and clinical material. The book comes packaged with a CD-ROM containing a Stedman’s pronunciation glossary, and exercises for students. The free faculty ancillary package includes an image bank, transparencies, and an instructor’s manual packaged with a test generator CD-ROM. Visit connection.LWW.com/go/cohen4e for more information.

The thirteenth edition of Atlas of Histology with Functional Correlations (formerly diFiore’s Atlas of Histology with Functional Correlations) continues to provide a colorful and expanded atlas of histologic images for medical, veterinary, dentistry, and pathology as well as students of the biological sciences. As in previous editions, numerous comments from reviewers were helpful in suggesting improvement to the text and images of the atlas. Keeping these suggestions in mind, the composite and colorful illustrations of cells, tissues, and organs that made this atlas popular are maintained in the thirteenth edition. In addition, numerous photomicrographs were added throughout. While most of the images were prepared with light microscopy, other images with transmission and scanning microscopy are also included where it was necessary to show more precise and detailed morphology of different structures not visible with light microscopy. The rapid advance in scientific research continues to produce volumes of new information that further our understanding of fundamental biological functions of cells as well as their subcellular and molecular components. Thus, in our contemporary era, the study of histology requires more than the recognition and identification of structural characteristics in different organs but also learning and understanding their diverse dynamics and functional correlations that maintain the homeostasis of living organisms.

"Atlas of human body" - a popular publication, which provides information about the physical structure of man. It is intended for a wide audience, and therefore easy to understand. Working with a book, you can understand how the human body works.

Larsen's Human Embryology works as a well-organized, straightforward guide to this highly complex subject, placing an emphasis on the clinical application of embryology and presenting it in an easily digestible manner. Ideal for visual students, this updated medical textbook includes a superior art program, brand-new online animations, and high-quality images throughout; clear descriptions and explanations of human embryonic development, based on all of the most up-to-date scientific discoveries and understanding, keep you abreast of the latest knowledge in the field.

Medical knowledge and practice change constantly. This book is designed to provide accurate, authoritative information about the subject matter in question. However, readers are advised to check the most current information available on procedures included and check information from the manufacturer of each product to be administered, to verify the recommended dose, formula, method and duration of administration, adverse effects and contraindications. It is the responsibility of the practitioner to take all appropriate safety precautions. Neither the publisher nor the author(s)/editor(s) assume any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property arising from or related to use of material in this book.

Cover image depicts a chest x ray and electrocardiogram trace Composite image of an electrocardiogram trace showing termination of atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia, overlaid onto a false-coloured chest x ray With permission from Sheila Terry/Science Photo Library

This book contains an amalgamation of the essentials of basic biochemistry along with the advanced knowledge in the frontiers of molecular biology. The first edition of the book was published in 1995, and is now running the 6th edition. The book is now accepted as a standard textbook in all the medical colleges in India and abroad. Total of more than 100,000 copies have already been sold. The book has been designed with 7 sections. Section A deals with chemical basis of life. Section B is devoted to general metabolism. Section C describes clinical and applied biochemistry. Section D develops the clinical nutrition. Section E elaborates molecular biology. Section F denotes hormones and homeostasis. Section G is for advanced biochemistry. The 6th edition contains about 1,100 figures, 230 tables and 200 boxes, altogether making the book very student-friendly. Much emphasis has been given on clinical aspect of biochemistry, and the book is written aiming the students who are going to become practicing physicians. For example, chapter 24 gives the metabolic alterations in Diabetes Mellitus and in pre-diabetic states. Chapter 25 shows the relationship of cholesterol and lipoproteins with myocardial infarction. Chapter 26 gives the routine and special investigations done to identify liver diseases. Chapter 27 contains the alterations of parameters during kidney disease. Chapter 29 identifies the alterations in acid base balance and the life threatening conditions leading to changes in blood pH. Chapters on clinical chemistry have been extensively updated and clinically relevant points were further added. Out of the total 600 pages, more than 200 pages are devoted to the Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition. Another 75 pages are devoted to the advances in Molecular Biology. Page 265 gives the details of cardiac markers, the alterations in serum enzymes during myocardial infarction. This text will keep the reader updated with important advances in the field of clinical biochemistry in a comprehensive but readable format.

This textbook ‘Biochemistry’ has become one of the most preferred text books (in India and many other countries) for the students as well as teachers in medical, biological and other allied sciences. The book has undergone three editions, several reprints, and revised reprints in a span of 13 years. There are many biochemistry textbooks in the market. Some of them are purely basic while others are applied, and there are very few books which cover both these aspects together. For this reason, the students learning biochemistry in their undergraduate courses have to depend on multiple books to acquire a sound knowledge of the subject. This book, ‘Biochemistry’ is unique with a simultaneous and equal emphasis on basic and applied aspects of biochemistry. This textbook offers an integration of medical and pure sciences, comprehensively written to meet the curriculum requirements of undergraduate courses in medical, dental, pharmacy, life-sciences and other categories (agriculture, veterinary, etc.). This book is designed to develop in students a sustained interest and enthusiasm to learn and develop the concepts in biochemistry in a logical and stepwise manner. It incorporates a variety of pedagogic aids, besides colour illustrations to help the students understand the subject quickly and to the maximum. The summary and biomedical/clinical concepts are intended for a rapid absorption and assimilation of the facts and concepts in biochemistry. The self-assessment exercises will stimulate the students to think rather than merely learn the subject. In addition, these exercises (essays, short notes, fill in the blanks, multiple choice questions) set at different difficulty levels, will cater to the needs of all the categories of learners.